The Payroll Administrator is responsible for the accurate and timely co-ordination and supporting processing of payroll, as well as the provision of comprehensive HR administrative support across the organisation. Acting as a key point of contact for employee queries relating to pay and supporting HR administration.
This role is for 24 hours per week across either 4 or 5 days (candidate preference.) The hours worked per day can also be negotiable. The salary advertised is actual salary for 24 hours.
Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities
Payroll
- Collate payroll data for the processing of end-to-end monthly payroll accurately and on time for all employees, including starters, leavers, and contractual changes.
- Administer statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, and ShPP in accordance with current HMRC regulations.
- Administer auto-enrolment pension schemes, including employee enrolment, opt-outs, and monthly contribution reporting to pension providers.
- Produce and distribute payslips and P60s; manage P11D submissions and year-end payroll processes.
- Maintain and audit payroll reports to ensure accuracy/make necessary amendments, maintain confidentiality, and compliance with GDPR.
- Calculations of overtime/shift pay/average holiday pay and ensuring accuracy.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records on the HRIS system, including contracts, amendments, and personal data.
- Supporting the administration of drafting offer letters, contracts, change of terms letters, and leaver documentation.
- Support co-ordination of onboarding and induction processes.
- Support recruitment administration when required, including scheduling interviews, and managing applicant tracking.
- Assist with employee relations processes, including note-taking in meetings, preparing correspondence.
- Respond to day-to-day HR queries in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.
- Supporting preparation of any training or policy documentation.
Outputs/Deliverables
- Payroll processed accurately and on time each pay period, with minimal errors.
- Full compliance with HMRC obligations, including timely submissions and year-end filings.
- Up-to-date employee records held at all times.
- All employee administration/documentation accurately created and maintained.
- Pension contributions reported to providers and reconciled monthly.
- Employee queries acknowledged and resolved within a timely manner.
- Clear and effective communication with the team and wider business.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in a payroll role, including collating and inputting data into the payroll system and accurately checking payroll reports and making necessary amendments etc.
- Sound knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, manual calculations and statutory payments.
- Experience of auto-enrolment pension administration.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines.
- Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Team player and proactive attitude
Desirable
- Experience providing HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle.
Technical Skills and Qualifications
Essential
· Proficiency with payroll software
· Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
· Strong numeracy skills and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
· Experience producing and managing documentation eg timesheets, letters etc
Desirable
· Experience using HR systems
Pay: £14,700.00-£17,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free flu jabs
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Are you confident in using Microsoft suite eg excel?
- Which payroll systems have you used?
- Do you have any HR administration experience?
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving license (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tadcaster LS24 9SG
